It was all about threes for Faith Nakana who entered Idols three times, made the Top 3 and was eliminated on Saturday night (28 October) after the three finalists released their debut singles, with lyrics and production by JR for the first time.
JR who needs to prove that his record label Feel Good Music has more clout than Oskido's Kalawa Jazmee Records which was elbowed out for Season 19.
And rightly so.
Do you remember any of the singles from last season?!
Will you remember the tunes from Season 19?
Saturday's show began with a performance by Makhadzi, followed by performances of the singles.
Here's a wrap of the show by Mzansi Magic, with vids of their releases:
Faith
The performances kicked off with Faith singing Khulumela.
Thembi Seete described it as "not only a hit, but a classic," while JR praised him for stepping out of his comfort zone with impressive results.
Princess
Princess was up next and wowed the audience with her single You Know I Do.
The song, resonating with themes of empowerment and self-discovery, earned high praise from the judges for its authenticity and Princess' vocal range.
Thabo
Thabo showcased his versatility with iSlungu, a blend of Afro-pop, RnB and Gospel.
Thembi commended his bravery, while JR noted the song's catchy hook and Thabo's outstanding execution.
After emotionally charged performances and nerve-wracking moments, Faith bid an emotional farewell, leaving Thabo and Princess to step into the spotlight for the final showdown.
The second round saw them revisit their most memorable performances of the season as chosen by the Idols SA family, followed by their own renditions of classic Mzansi hits in the third round.
Both Princess and Thabo demonstrated their unique artistry and vocal strengths, further proving their worthiness for their top two positions.
For her second performance Princess, staying true to her growth trajectory, tackled Alicia Keys' Fallin'.
Thembi recognised her right to be in the top two, commending her consistent evolution.
Somizi and JR both agreed on her deserving place in the finale, with JR noting her courage to venture where other vocalists might not.
Thabo revisited Christina Perri's hauntingly beautiful A Thousand Years.
Thembi encouraged him to seize every moment, highlighting his extraordinary talent.
Somizi praised the performance as "impeccable," while JR commended Thabo's consistent hard work and selflessness in his artistry.
For their last performances of the evening, embracing the challenge of Mzansi classics, Princess delivered a spirited rendition of Yvonne Chaka Chaka's Umqombothi.
JR Bogopa's pride was clear in his comment, "You deserve to be on that stage." He assured her that her hard work and undeniable talent made her a strong contender for the win.
Closing off the evening Thabo chose Miriam Makeba's Lakutshon Ilanga.
His rendition was met with adulation, with Thembi asserting, "You are ready for the world."
Somizi, moved by the performance, asked Thabo to lead the audience in Betusile’s Ngena Noah in support of the Bokke.
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In next week's finale: guest performances by Cassper Nyovest, Mr Mzansi Magic (Vusi Nova), PJ Morton and a performance by the Top 10.